Enrollment
1,939
California · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fair Oaks, CA
Bella Vista High
Federal NCES profile for Bella Vista High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063462005756
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bella Vista High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Fair Oaks · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.9:1
- large classes for California
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bella Vista High has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bella Vista High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Fair Oaks, CA.
School address
District: San Juan Unified · California
NCES ID 063462005756 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bella Vista High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bella Vista High
Bella Vista High is a large high school in Fair Oaks, California, enrolling 1,939 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.9:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,939 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 293 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #222, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 388 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Fair Oaks's high schools, it stands alongside Del Campo High (1,548 students): Bella Vista High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.9:1 vs 21.5:1).
San Juan Unified also operates Rio Americano High (1,891 students) and Mira Loma High (1,655 students) alongside Bella Vista High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bella Vista High compares
Bella Vista High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,939 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,939
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,338
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 59.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 5.8%
African American 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Bella Vista High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Juan Unified, which includes Bella Vista High.
$15,338
Per student
-7%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 54.0%
Federal 14.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bella Vista High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Americano High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mira Loma High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Campo High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Camino Fundamental High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Casa Roble Fundamental High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bella Vista High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,655
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Fair Oaks
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,939 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bella Vista High
How many students attend Bella Vista High?
Bella Vista High has 1,939 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fair Oaks, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bella Vista High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bella Vista High is 24.9:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bella Vista High?
26.7% of students at Bella Vista High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bella Vista High?
The largest demographic group at Bella Vista High is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in Fair Oaks, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bella Vista High?
Bella Vista High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bella Vista High rank among high schools in Fair Oaks?
By Resource Investment Index, Bella Vista High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Fair Oaks, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Fair Oaks on the city page.
Is Bella Vista High a good school?
Bella Vista High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. It is also one of the largest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in San Juan Unified?
Besides Bella Vista High, San Juan Unified also operates Rio Americano High (1,891 students), Mira Loma High (1,655 students), and Del Campo High (1,548 students). See the San Juan Unified district page for the complete list.
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